University School of Jackson
Independent school in Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
University School of Jackson (USJ) is a non-denominational, non-sectarian, independent, college preparatory school located in northwest Jackson, Tennessee, that educates students from infancy through the 12th grade.[3] USJ is ranked the #1Best Private High Schools in Madison County.[4]
| University School of Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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232 McClellan Road , Madison County , 38305 | |
| Coordinates | 35.706°N 88.889°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent school |
| Established | 1987 |
| NCES School ID | AA890889[1] |
| Head of school | Don Roe[2] |
| Faculty | 120 (FTE)[1] |
| Enrollment | 1075 (881 Non-Prekindergarten)[1] |
| Average class size | 20 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10:1[1] |
| Campus | Suburban area |
| Campus size | 180 acres |
| Color(s) | Red and Columbia blue |
| Athletics | Football, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Tennis, Golf, Cheer |
| Athletics conference | TSSAA |
| Mascot | Bruins |
| Nickname | USJ |
| Accreditation | SAIS |
| Upper School Director | David Suber |
| Middle School Director | Margaret Livingston |
| Lower School Director | Courtney Burnette |
| Average ACT Score: | 27 |
| Website | usjbruins |
USJ was formed from the merger of Old Hickory Academy (OHA) and Episcopal Day School (EDS). Each of these schools were originally formed in 1970.[5] Old Hickory Academy was an independent school which included primary education through a high school curriculum.[6] Episcopal Day School was a smaller, parochial school which emphasized primary education, but had begun a high school program by 1986, enrolling grades nine and ten.[7]
In 1987 the two schools merged to form the University School of Jackson.[8][9]
In 2018, USJ opened an academic center to provide educational support for students with learning prescriptions.[10]
Current head of the school is Don Roe, who previously was the Associate Head of School, and director of Middle School.[2][11] He replaces Stuart Hirstein.[12]
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